Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 28 November 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to plan a range of activities and experiences for children to help them progress in their development. For example, she knows how to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting good behaviour, kindness and respect for others to support children's personal development and their welfare.  The childminder understands safeguarding issues and how to keep children safe. She has an up-to-date and detailed safeguarding policy. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare.  The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice, develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows to update parents with regular feedback about children's progress and care.  The childminder knows how to teach children about healthy lifestyles, for example,

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The provision meets requirements

providing regular outdoor play and encouraging healthy eating.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she plans to use the space.  The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she plans to meet the needs of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143968 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 841636 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Thornton Heath, within the London borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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